signora

[ sin-yawr-uh, -yohr-uh; Italian see-nyaw-rah ]

/ sɪnˈyɔr ə, -ˈyoʊr ə; Italian siˈnyɔ rɑ /

a conventional Italian term of address or title of respect for a married woman, either used separately or prefixed to the name.

Origin of signora

1630–40; < Italian; feminine of signore signore¹

“This, signora, is the prisoner of whom I told you,” said my conductor by way of introduction.

Under the Meteor Flag |Harry Collingwood
Then, however, a new Cuzzoni appeared in the person of Signora Mingotti.

History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time |Henry Sutherland Edwards
Unhappily the signora was more inspired by the remembrance of her husband than by consideration for her children.

Vittoria, Complete |George Meredith
He ran into the Signora's dressing-room, to assure her of his presence.

The Young Duke |Benjamin Disraeli

"We will then begin immediately to enjoy life," the signora replied.

Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 |Various

signora

/ (siːnˈjɔːrə, Italian siɲˈɲora) /

a married Italian woman: a title of address equivalent to Mrs when placed before a name or madam when used alone

Italian, feminine of signore